Michael O'Connell

About

Experienced COO/CFO with a demonstrated history of working in complex environments across a range of industry sectors including Retail, Franchising, Leisure, Travel & Hospitality. Skilled in People Development, Strategic Planning, Franchising, Retail Operations, Commercial Negotiation, Business Planning, Managerial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Property/Leasing, Legal and Risk Management. Strong business development professional with a proven track record of success.

Experience

• Hairhouse (Melbourne, Australia)
  • Group Chief Operating Officer
    Sep 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 10 mos

  • Chief Financial Officer
    Nov 2010 - Aug 2016 · 5 yrs 10 mos

• Group Chief Operating Officer at Hairhouse & Australian Skin Clinics
  Sep 2016 - Sep 2021 · 5 yrs 1 mo

• Chief Financial Officer at Palace Cinemas
  Sep 1996 - Nov 2010 · 14 yrs 3 mos

• Financial Accounting Manager at Australian Air Express (Qantas Group)
  Oct 1992 - Sep 1996 · 4 yrs

• Internal Auditor at Australian Airlines (Formerly TAA)
  Mar 1986 - Oct 1992 · 6 yrs 8 mos